https://simplecast.com Audio Archive by Cue the Record Through conversations with guest selectors, artists, hosts, and cultural voices, Audio Archive by Cue the Record explores how music moves through communities, preserves histories, and shapes identity across time. Some episodes grow out of our listening sessions, where we create space for music to work on us without distraction. Others go beyond the room—into conversations, debates, memories, and discoveries that connect music across generations, backgrounds, and neighborhoods. Audio Archive is a space to listen deeper, ask better questions, and understand the music—and the worlds around it—a little differently. Cue the Record en Fri, 6 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 6 Nov 2026 10:00:20 +0000 https://audio-archive-by-cue-the-record.simplecast.com Audio Archive by Cue the Record https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7fa0a974-0e94-433f-b97e-7493dbd2ada7/ef43638f-44f5-4940-b816-e2aea4df8387/3000x3000/cropped-1788871164277.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://audio-archive-by-cue-the-record.simplecast.com episodic Through conversations with guest selectors, artists, hosts, and cultural voices, Audio Archive by Cue the Record explores how music moves through communities, preserves histories, and shapes identity across time. Some episodes grow out of our listening sessions, where we create space for music to work on us without distraction. Others go beyond the room—into conversations, debates, memories, and discoveries that connect music across generations, backgrounds, and neighborhoods. Audio Archive is a space to listen deeper, ask better questions, and understand the music—and the worlds around it—a little differently. Cue the Record false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wGkSvQel listening room,vinyl Cue the Record vanessa@cuetherecord.org bbbf0a24-cdbe-4055-ab2e-cbd0566a79c8 How Cleo Sol Became One of This Generation’s Most Soulful Storytellers When Cleo Sol released her second studio album Mother in 2021, the album arrived like a warm embrace—a deeply personal reflection on love, growth, and surrender. Known for her ethereal voice and work with the British collective SAULT, Cleo stepped into her own light with Mother, crafting a soulful, meditative record that feels both grounded and spiritual. It’s an album that doesn’t just play—it breathes, guiding listeners through themes of healing, faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery.

In this episode, you’ll hear highlights from our May 2026 listening session on Cleo Sol’s Mother, hosted by Cue the Record co-host Trav and photographer and writer Alexandra. Together, they connect their personal experience as parents and partners to the album and share its background. From lesser-known stories behind its production to Cleo Sol’s inspirations, you’re sure to walk away from this episode hearing Mother in a brand new light. 

Try listening to the album in tandem with this episode, it makes a great companion piece! For more insight into this album, check out Alexandra’s piece on the Cue the Record journal.

For more info, visit cuetherecord.org and follow us on Instagram @cuetherecord. Want to be the first to know about our upcoming events? Sign up for our newsletter here.

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Production Credits: Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy

]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 vanessa@cuetherecord.org (Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy, Travis Lee, Alexandra Muñoz) https://audio-archive-by-cue-the-record.simplecast.com/episodes/how-cleo-sol-became-one-of-this-generations-most-soulful-storytellers-h8ipW8hJ When Cleo Sol released her second studio album Mother in 2021, the album arrived like a warm embrace—a deeply personal reflection on love, growth, and surrender. Known for her ethereal voice and work with the British collective SAULT, Cleo stepped into her own light with Mother, crafting a soulful, meditative record that feels both grounded and spiritual. It’s an album that doesn’t just play—it breathes, guiding listeners through themes of healing, faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery.

In this episode, you’ll hear highlights from our May 2026 listening session on Cleo Sol’s Mother, hosted by Cue the Record co-host Trav and photographer and writer Alexandra. Together, they connect their personal experience as parents and partners to the album and share its background. From lesser-known stories behind its production to Cleo Sol’s inspirations, you’re sure to walk away from this episode hearing Mother in a brand new light. 

Try listening to the album in tandem with this episode, it makes a great companion piece! For more insight into this album, check out Alexandra’s piece on the Cue the Record journal.

For more info, visit cuetherecord.org and follow us on Instagram @cuetherecord. Want to be the first to know about our upcoming events? Sign up for our newsletter here.

Subscribe to Audio Archive on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Production Credits: Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy

]]> How Cleo Sol Became One of This Generation’s Most Soulful Storytellers Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy, Travis Lee, Alexandra Muñoz 00:34:07 When Cleo Sol released her second studio album Mother in 2021, the album arrived like a warm embrace—a deeply personal reflection on love, growth, and surrender. Known for her ethereal voice and work with the British collective SAULT, Cleo stepped into her own light with Mother, crafting a soulful, meditative record that feels both grounded and spiritual. It’s an album that doesn’t just play—it breathes, guiding listeners through themes of healing, faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery. In this episode, you’ll hear highlights from our May 2026 listening session on Cleo Sol’s Mother, hosted by Cue the Record co-host Trav and photographer and writer Alexandra. Together, they connect their personal experience as parents and partners to the album and share its background. From lesser-known stories behind its production to Cleo Sol’s inspirations, you’re sure to walk away from this episode hearing Mother in a brand new light.  Try listening to the album in tandem with this episode, it makes a great companion piece! For more insight into this album, check out Alexandra’s piece on the Cue the Record journal. When Cleo Sol released her second studio album Mother in 2021, the album arrived like a warm embrace—a deeply personal reflection on love, growth, and surrender. Known for her ethereal voice and work with the British collective SAULT, Cleo stepped into her own light with Mother, crafting a soulful, meditative record that feels both grounded and spiritual. It’s an album that doesn’t just play—it breathes, guiding listeners through themes of healing, faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery. In this episode, you’ll hear highlights from our May 2026 listening session on Cleo Sol’s Mother, hosted by Cue the Record co-host Trav and photographer and writer Alexandra. Together, they connect their personal experience as parents and partners to the album and share its background. From lesser-known stories behind its production to Cleo Sol’s inspirations, you’re sure to walk away from this episode hearing Mother in a brand new light.  Try listening to the album in tandem with this episode, it makes a great companion piece! For more insight into this album, check out Alexandra’s piece on the Cue the Record journal. music, r&b, artist, music commentary, sault, records, cleo sol, parenting, cue the record, jazz, vinyl false full 1 01b0e7d4-e7c3-4ca2-bf5f-1209a30b9248 Introducing: ‘Audio Archive’ by Cue the Record Since 2024, Cue the Record, the NYC-based collective, non-profit, and community, has united people over a shared love of music through immersive experiences. Now, you can experience our signature high-fidelity listening sessions on-demand, through “Audio Archive,” the Cue the Record podcast.

In each episode, you’ll hear in-depth album analysis from our listening sessions: lyric breakdowns, cultural deep dives, sampling techniques, and audience discussion. Plus, the best moments from the album play through and more!

Experience music in a new way with us.

Subscribe to Audio Archive by Cue the Record on all platforms.

For more info, visit cuetherecord.org and follow us on Instagram @cuetherecord. Want to be the first to know about our upcoming events? Sign up for our newsletter here.

Subscribe to Audio Archive on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Production Credits: Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:58:51 +0000 vanessa@cuetherecord.org (Mustafa Ali-Smith) https://audio-archive-by-cue-the-record.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-audio-archive-by-cue-the-record-1zgYTIMY Since 2024, Cue the Record, the NYC-based collective, non-profit, and community, has united people over a shared love of music through immersive experiences. Now, you can experience our signature high-fidelity listening sessions on-demand, through “Audio Archive,” the Cue the Record podcast.

In each episode, you’ll hear in-depth album analysis from our listening sessions: lyric breakdowns, cultural deep dives, sampling techniques, and audience discussion. Plus, the best moments from the album play through and more!

Experience music in a new way with us.

Subscribe to Audio Archive by Cue the Record on all platforms.

For more info, visit cuetherecord.org and follow us on Instagram @cuetherecord. Want to be the first to know about our upcoming events? Sign up for our newsletter here.

Subscribe to Audio Archive on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Production Credits: Mustafa Ali-Smith, Vanessa Handy

]]> Introducing: ‘Audio Archive’ by Cue the Record Mustafa Ali-Smith 00:04:10 Since 2024, Cue the Record, the NYC-based collective, non-profit, and community, has united people over a shared love of music through immersive experiences. Now, you can experience our signature high-fidelity listening sessions on-demand, through “Audio Archive,” the Cue the Record podcast. Mustafa Ali-Smith, co-founder and host of Cue the Record shares the journey of the organization and what's in store for the future. Experience music in a new way with us. Subscribe to Audio Archive by Cue the Record on all platforms. Since 2024, Cue the Record, the NYC-based collective, non-profit, and community, has united people over a shared love of music through immersive experiences. Now, you can experience our signature high-fidelity listening sessions on-demand, through “Audio Archive,” the Cue the Record podcast. Mustafa Ali-Smith, co-founder and host of Cue the Record shares the journey of the organization and what's in store for the future. Experience music in a new way with us. Subscribe to Audio Archive by Cue the Record on all platforms. musicians, nyc, nyc music, dj, cue the record, record, vinyl dj, vinyl false trailer